Question

What does Thomas Paine say in response to the argument that the British have protected the colonies

A. That they did not do it on the colonists account , but on their own account

B. That they had to because the colonies bullied neighboring countries

C. That they care deeply for the colonies, but that the colonies don't need their protection

D. That they did it because the colonies and Britain share a language

Answer 1

A. that they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account

Answer 2

a is the answer I think